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PARAMOUNT
AND TKO ANNOUNCE HISTORIC UFC MEDIA RIGHTS AGREEMENT
PARAMOUNT
TO BECOME EXCLUSIVE HOME OF UFC IN THE U.S.
Beginning in 2026, all UFC numbered events and Fight
Nights will stream live on Paramount+, with select
marquee fights simulcast on CBS
LOS ANGELES, CA and NEW YORK, NY – August 11,
2025 – Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, (“Paramount”)
(NASDAQ: PSKY) and TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”)
(NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company,
today announced a seven-year media rights agreement
in which Paramount will become the exclusive home
of all UFC events in the U.S.
Starting in 2026, Paramount will exclusively distribute
UFC’s full slate of 13 marquee numbered events
and 30 Fight Nights via its direct-to-consumer streaming
platform, Paramount+, with select numbered events
to be simulcast on CBS, Paramount’s leading broadcast
network.
As
part of the agreement, UFC and Paramount will move
away from UFC’s existing Pay-Per-View model in
favor of making these premium events available at
no additional cost to the expansive U.S. subscriber
base of Paramount+. This shift in distribution strategy
will unlock greater accessibility and discoverability
for sports fans and provide an important catalyst
for driving engagement and further subscriber growth
for Paramount+. Paramount intends to explore UFC rights
outside the U.S. as they become available in the future.
“I couldn’t be more excited to join forces
with Dana, Ari, and Mark. Rarely do opportunities
arise to partner on an exclusive basis with a global
sports powerhouse like UFC – an organization
with extraordinary global recognition, scale, and
cultural impact,” said David Ellison, Chairman
and CEO of Paramount. “Paramount’s advantage
lies in the expansive reach of our linear and streaming
platforms. Live sports continue to be a cornerstone
of our broader strategy — driving engagement
subscriber growth, and long-term loyalty, and the
addition of UFC’s year-round must-watch events
to our platforms is a major win. We look forward to
delivering this premium content to millions of fans
in the U.S., and potentially beyond.”
“This
is a milestone moment and landmark deal for UFC, solidifying
its position as a preeminent global sports asset,”
said Ariel Emanuel, Executive Chair and CEO, TKO.
“Our decade-long journey with UFC has been defined
by continuous growth and expansion, and this agreement
is an important realization of our strategy. We believe
wholeheartedly in David’s vision and look forward
to being in business with a company that will prioritize
technology as a means to enhance storytelling and
the overall viewing experience.”
“Paramount
is a platinum partner with significant reach,”
said Mark Shapiro, President and COO, TKO. “Our
new agreement unlocks powerful opportunities at TKO
for years to come – meaningful economics for
investors; expanded premium inventory for global brand
partners; and deeper engagement for UFC’s passionate
fanbase. Just as importantly, our athletes will love
this new stage.”
UFC
is the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA)
organization. UFC events take place year-round with
approximately 43 live events annually, delivering
more than 350 hours of live event content. In the
U.S., UFC has approximately 100 million fans who are
highly engaged across linear, digital, and social
platforms. Further, UFC is one of the few truly global
sports properties, with programming reaching nearly
950 million broadcast and digital households across
more than 210 countries and territories in 50 languages,
as well as a roster of approximately 600 of the world’s
best male and female MMA athletes representing 75
countries.
The
seven-year term, which begins in 2026, has an average
annual value (“AAV”) of $1.1 billion. The
contract’s payment schedule is weighted more
toward the back end of the deal.
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Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is
a leading, next-generation global media and entertainment
company, comprised of three business segments: Studios,
Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company's portfolio
unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures,
Paramount Television, CBS – America's most-watched
broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET,Comedy
Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance's
Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and
Sports divisions. For more information please visit
www.paramount.com.
About
UFC®
UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial
arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million
fans and approximately 318 million social media followers.
The organization produces more than 40 live events
annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around
the world while distributing programming to more than
950 million broadcast and digital households across
more than 210 countries and territories. UFC’s
athlete roster features the world’s best MMA
athletes representing more than 75 countries. The
organization’s digital offerings include UFC
FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming
services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group
Holdings (NYSE:TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas,
Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com
and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC
and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.
About
TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium
sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic
properties including UFC, the world’s premier
mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader
in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s
premier bull riding organization. Together, these
properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries
and territories and organize more than 500 live events
year-round, attracting more than three million fans.
TKO also services and partners with major sports rights
holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports
marketing agency; and On& Location, a global leader
in premium experiential hospitality.
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PARAMOUNT
AND TKO ANNOUNCE HISTORIC UFC MEDIA RIGHTS AGREEMENT
(UFC.com)
PARAMOUNT AND TKO ANNOUNCE HISTORIC UFC MEDIA RIGHTS
AGREEMENT
Beginning
In 2026, All UFC Numbered Events And Fight Nights
Will Stream Live on Paramount+, With Select Marquee
Fights Simulcast on CBS
August
11, 2025 – Paramount, a Skydance Corporation,
(“Paramount”) (NASDAQ: PSKY) and TKO Group
Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”) (NYSE: TKO), a premium
sports and entertainment company, today announced
a seven-year media rights agreement in which Paramount
will become the exclusive home of all UFC events in
the U.S.
Starting
in 2026, Paramount will exclusively distribute UFC’s
full slate of 13 marquee numbered events and 30 Fight
Nights via its direct-to-consumer streaming platform,
Paramount+, with select numbered events to be simulcast
on CBS, Paramount’s leading broadcast network.
As
part of the agreement, UFC and Paramount will move
away from UFC’s existing Pay-Per-View model in
favor of making these premium events available at
no additional cost to the expansive U.S. subscriber
base of Paramount+. This shift in distribution strategy
will unlock greater accessibility and discoverability
for sports fans and provide an important catalyst
for driving engagement and further subscriber growth
for Paramount+. Paramount intends to explore UFC rights
outside the U.S. as they become available in the future.
“I
couldn’t be more excited to join forces with
Dana, Ari, and Mark. Rarely do opportunities arise
to partner on an exclusive basis with a global sports
powerhouse like UFC – an organization with extraordinary
global recognition, scale, and cultural impact,”
said David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount.
“Paramount’s advantage lies in the expansive
reach of our linear and streaming platforms. Live
sports continue to be a cornerstone of our broader
strategy — driving engagement, subscriber growth,
and long-term loyalty, and the addition of UFC’s
year-round must-watch events to our platforms is a
major win. We look forward to delivering this premium
content to millions of fans in the U.S., and potentially
beyond.”
“This
is a milestone moment and landmark deal for UFC, solidifying
its position as a preeminent global sports asset,”
said Ariel Emanuel, Executive Chair and CEO, TKO.
“Our decade-long journey with UFC has been defined
by continuous growth and expansion, and this agreement
is an important realization of our strategy. We believe
wholeheartedly in David’s vision and look forward
to being in business with a company that will prioritize
technology as a means to enhance storytelling and
the overall viewing experience.”
“Paramount
is a platinum partner with significant reach,”
said Mark Shapiro, President and COO, TKO. “Our
new agreement unlocks powerful opportunities at TKO
for years to come – meaningful economics for
investors; expanded premium inventory for global brand
partners; and deeper engagement for UFC’s passionate
fanbase. Just as importantly, our athletes will love
this new stage.”
UFC
is the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA)
organization. UFC events take place year-round with
approximately 43 live events annually, delivering
more than 350 hours of live event content. In the
U.S., UFC has approximately 100 million fans who are
highly engaged across linear, digital, and social
platforms. Further, UFC is one of the few truly global
sports properties, with programming reaching nearly
950 million broadcast and digital households across
more than 210 countries and territories in 50 languages,
as well as a roster of approximately 600 of the world’s
best male and female MMA athletes representing 75
countries.
The
seven-year term, which begins in 2026, has an average
annual value (“AAV”) of $1.1 billion. The
contract’s payment schedule is weighted more
toward the back end of the deal.
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August
16, 2024
1
big thing: Of Paramount importance
Edgar
Bronfman Jr. is in talks about advancing a bid for
Paramount Global's parent company, sources tell Axios.
Why
it matters: A Bronfman bid would complicate Paramount's
existing $8 billion agreement to merge with Skydance
Media — and add further drama to the already
long and complicated sale process.
"This
feels like an end credits scene in a superhero movie
that already had a satisfying conclusion," Axios'
Dan Primack wrote in this morning's Pro Rata newsletter.
Catch
up quick: Axios reported last month that Bronfman
was still working with bankers on a possible last-minute
offer for Paramount's parent, National Amusements
— the holding company run by entertainment scion
Shari Redstone.
Paramount's
deal with Skydance and RedBird Capital Partners includes
a 45-day go-shop provision, which means other bidders
have until Wednesday to make a better offer.
So
Bronfman, the former Warner Music chair and heir to
the Seagram alcohol fortune, has five days to get
enough capital committed to do it.
Zoom
out: The Skydance deal, which still requires regulatory
approval, includes a $400 million break-up fee. Bronfman
or any suitor able to top Skydance would be on the
hook for it.
The
bottom line: As Dan wrote, following on the movie
metaphor for the Paramount saga, the Bronfman development
"may tease the next chapter by changing everything
we thought we knew, but also could go down as a hollow
buzz." (AXIOS)
Full
coverage via subscription to AXIOS @axios
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https://www.axios.com/2024/07/08/paramount-skydance-merger-deal
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https://www.axios.com/2024/07/08/paramount-skydance-merger
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